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Ministry of Mines
Madhya Pradesh announces Largest Number ever of Mineral Blocks for Auction
51 Blocks for auction include Strategic & Critical Minerals
The State of Madhya Pradesh has issued Notice Inviting Tender  for auction of a record number of 51 mineral blocks on July 14th, 2023. This is the highest number of mineral blocks notified for auctions in a single tranche by any state. After the introduction of auction regime in 2015, 754 blocks have been put for auctions by various major mineral bearing States, out of which 276 blocks have been successfully auctioned.
These 51 blocks comprises 14 minerals including strategic and critical minerals like Graphite & Vanadium, Platinum Group of Elements  and also other major minerals such as Manganese, Bauxite, Limestone, Iron Ore, Base metal and Gold. Out of the 51 mineral blocks for which NIT has been issued by Madhya Pradesh, 13 blocks are for Mining Lease and 38 blocks are for Composite License.
During the Financial Year 2022-23 also, Madhya Pradesh was at the forefront among State Governments in terms of mineral block auctions, having auctioned 29 blocks during the financial year. Since the introduction of auction regime in 2015, Madhya Pradesh has notified 125 mineral blocks for auction, of which 46 have been successfully auctioned. With the notification of these 51 blocks, Madhya Pradesh has also emerged as the State with the highest number of blocks notified for auctions, leading the total tally to 176 mineral blocks.
State Governments of Bihar, West Bengal, Telangana, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana and Kerala have not auctioned any blocks since 2015.
Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs
Cumulative No of Houses sanctioned under PMAY now more than 65 Lakhs
2,05,442 houses sanctioned under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana in the 40th CSMC
Maharashtra gets 1,16,042 Houses, Karnataka– 31,657, Bihar-26,880, Tamil Nadu – 15,529 and Jammu & Kashmir – 15,334
The cumulative number of houses sanctioned under PMAY now is 65,04,037. The Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs has approved the construction of another 2,05,442 more affordable houses for the benefit of urban poor under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana . The approval was given in the 40th meeting of the Central Sanctioning and Monitoring Committee held here today.
Maharashtra has been sanctioned 1,16,042 houses while the sanction for Karnataka is 31,657 affordable houses. The number of houses sanctioned for Bihar is 26,880, while Tamil Nadu has been sanctioned 15,529 houses and Jammu & Kashmir 15,334 houses.
A total of 392 projects with a project cost of Rs 7,391 crore with central assistance of Rs 3,082 crore has been approved in the meeting held under the Chairmanship of Sh Durga Shankar Mishra, Secretary, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.
The approvals under the Beneficiary led construction vertical is 85,227 while it is 1,20,215 under Affordable Housing in Partnership vertical.
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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 Vaccination Update- Day 174
India’s COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage reaches nearly 37 Cr mark
More than 36.08 lakh Vaccine Doses administered today till 7 pm
More than 11.15 Cr Vaccine doses administered in the age group 18-44, so far
India’s cumulative COVID Vaccination Coverage reached nearly 37 crore , as per the 7 pm provisional report today. The new phase of universalization of COVID-19 vaccination commenced from 21st June. More than 36.08 lakh  Vaccine Doses have been administered today, as per the 7 pm provisional report.
17,93,389 vaccine doses were administered as first dose and 1,71,647 vaccine doses given as second dose in the age group 18-44 years today. Cumulatively, 10,82,14,937 persons in the age group 18-44 years across 37 States/UTs have received their first dose and total 33,70,920 have received their second dose since the start of Phase-3 of the vaccination drive. Eight States namely Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Bihar, Gujarat, Karnataka and Maharashtra have administered more than 50 lakh first dose of COVID-19 Vaccine in the age group 18-44 years. Also, Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Haryana, Jharkhand, Kerala, Telangana, Himachal Pradesh, Odisha, Punjab, Uttarakhand and West Bengal have vaccinated more than 10 lakh beneficiaries of the age group 18-44 years for the first dose of COVID vaccine.
The table below shows the cumulative vaccine doses administered to 18-44 years age group till now.
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S.No.
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State
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1st Dose
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2nd Dose
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1
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|
A & N Islands
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|
58404
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|
42
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2
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|
Andhra Pradesh
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|
2256394
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31536
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3
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|
Arunachal Pradesh
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|
280776
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124
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4
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|
Assam
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2779655
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147527
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5
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Bihar
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6501236
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112352
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6
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|
Chandigarh
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|
219832
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|
704
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7
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|
Chhattisgarh
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2930680
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79746
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8
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Dadra & Nagar Haveli
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|
177652
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|
106
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9
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Daman & Diu
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153824
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567
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10
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Delhi
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3082420
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192150
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11
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Goa
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404991
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8219
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12
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Gujarat
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8121741
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243007
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13
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Haryana
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3528685
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142126
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14
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Himachal Pradesh
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|
1195441
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1844
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15
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Jammu & Kashmir
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1081820
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38531
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16
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Jharkhand
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2582878
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79862
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17
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Karnataka
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|
7701950
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191838
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|
18
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Kerala
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|
2153471
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|
104758
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|
19
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Ladakh
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|
82702
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4
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20
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Lakshadweep
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23257
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|
40
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21
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Madhya Pradesh
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|
9856207
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433666
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22
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Maharashtra
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8032835
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343572
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|
23
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Manipur
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305972
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|
502
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24
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Meghalaya
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301936
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117
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|
25
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Mizoram
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303579
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287
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|
26
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Nagaland
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258441
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189
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|
27
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Odisha
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|
3570610
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|
173011
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|
28
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Puducherry
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|
201606
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|
746
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29
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Punjab
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|
1909628
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|
38639
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|
30
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|
Rajasthan
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|
8007874
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|
138280
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31
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Sikkim
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|
257755
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|
57
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|
32
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Tamil Nadu
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|
6145252
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183152
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|
33
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|
Telangana
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|
4501294
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|
146551
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|
34
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Tripura
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885925
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|
13801
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|
35
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Uttar Pradesh
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|
11998701
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|
292646
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|
36
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Uttarakhand
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|
1594153
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|
39689
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|
37
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West Bengal
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|
4765360
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|
190932
|
|
|
|
Total
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108214937
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|
3370920
Ministry of Tribal Affairs
Ministry of Tribal Affairs is implementing ‘Pradhan Mantri Adi Adarsh Gram Yojna’ to achieve integrated socio-economic development of tribal population
Government has modified the earlier scheme of ‘Special Central Assistance to Tribal Sub-Scheme  with nomenclature ‘Pradhan Mantri Adi Adarsh Gram Yojna ’, for implementation during 2021-22 to 2025-26, which aims at mitigating gaps and providing basic infrastructure in villages with significant tribal population in convergence with funds available under different schemes in Central Scheduled Tribe Component. It is envisaged to cover 36,428 villages having at least 50% ST population and 500 STs across States / UTs with notified STs during the period.
The main objective of this scheme is to achieve integrated socio-economic development of selected villages through convergence approach. It includes the following components.
- Preparing Village Development Plan based on the needs, potential, and aspirations;
- Maximizing the coverage of individual / family benefit schemes of the Central / State Governments;
- Improving the infrastructure in vital sectors like health, education, connectivity and livelihood;
- scheme envisions to mitigate gaps in prominent 8 sectors of development viz. Road connectivity , Telecom connectivity , School, Anganwadi Centres, Health Sub-Centre, Drinking water facility, Drainage and solid waste management. A sum of ₹20.38 lakh per village as ‘gap-filling’ has been provisioned for approved activities including administrative expenses under PMAAGY. An amount of Rs. 7,276 cr has been approved by the Cabinet for the scheme in next 5 years. Besides, States / UTs are encouraged for convergence of resources as Central / State Scheduled Tribe Component  funds and other financial resources available with them for saturation of infrastructure and services in the villages identified under PMAAGY.
This Information was provided by Union Minister for Tribal Affairs Shri Arjun Munda in Lok Sabha.
Ministry of Finance
Auction for Sale  of ‘6.18% GS 2024’, Auction for Sale  of ‘7.57% GS 2033’, Auction for Sale  of ‘7.69% GS 2043’, and Auction for Sale  of ‘7.72% GS 2049’
Government of India has announced the Sale  of  ‘6.18 per cent Government Stock, 2024’ for a notified amount of ` 4,000 crore  through price based auction, ‘7.57 per cent Government Stock, 2033’ for a notified amount of ` 6,000 crore  through price based auction,‘7.69 per cent Government Stock, 2043’ for a notified amount of ` 2,000 crore  through price based auction,and  ‘7.72 per cent Government Stock, 2049’ for a notified amount of ` 4,000 crore  through price based auction.Subject to the limit of `16,000 crore, being total notified amount, GoI will have the option to retain additional subscription up to `1,000 croreeach against anyone or more of the above securities. The auctions will be conducted using multiple price method. The auctions will be conducted by the Reserve Bank of India, Mumbai Office, Fort, Mumbai on January10, 2020.
Up to 5% of the notified amount of the sale of the stockswill be allotted to eligible individuals and Institutions as per the Scheme for Non-Competitive Bidding Facility in the Auction of Government Securities.
Both competitive and non-competitive bids for the auction should be submitted in electronic format on the Reserve Bank of India Core Banking Solution  system on January 10, 2020. The non-competitive bids should be submitted between 11.30 a.m. and 12.00 noonand the competitive bids should be submitted between 11.30 a.m. and 12.30 p.m.
The result of the auctions will be announced on January 10, 2020and payment by successful bidders will be on January 13, 2020.
The Stocks will be eligible for “When Issued” trading in accordance with the guidelines on ‘When Issued transactions in Central Government Securities’ issued by the Reserve Bank of India vide circular No. RBI/2018-19/25 dated July24, 2018 as amended from time to time.
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PIB Headquarters
Chennai Customs facilitate Rescue Flights from Dubai at Chennai Airport on 09.05.2020
Chennai Customs facilitated smooth clearance for the passengers of the first two rescue flights under the Vande Bharat Mission at Chennai Airport today. The two Air India flights from Dubai landed at Chennai International Airport early morning on Saturday.
Air India Express flight IX612 landed at the Airport at around 1:00 am in morning. It carried 182 passengers including 151 male and 28 females and 03 infants. One passenger was on wheelchair. Totally 202 pieces of checked in baggage were cleared.
The next flight IX 540 landed at around 01:50 am. It carried 177 passengers including 138 males and 39 females. It included two wheelchair passengers also. 177 pieces of checked in baggage were also cleared.
Total 359 passengers, 289 males, 67 females and 3 infants arrived in the two flights.
After coming out of the flight, the passengers were screened for infection by health department personnel present at the airport. After immigration clearance the passengers arrived to the Customs Area. Smooth clearance for the passengers was ensured by the officers of Customs present in the arrival hall. There after they were taken to quarantine facilities arranged by State government.
All international flights have been grounded since 22nd March. The Government of India’s repatriation plan Vande Bharat Mission has started to bring the Indian nationals stranded abroad due to Covid-19 from 7 to 13 May. Under this mission 11 flights are scheduled to arrive at Chennai.
Under the Vande Bharat Mission, in next few many days, flights from Bangladesh, USA, UK, Oman, Kuala Lumpur and Philippines are scheduled to arrive at the Chennai International Airport, according to a press release issued by the Shri.Rajan Chaudhary, Commissioner of Customs, Chennai International Airport.
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Ministry of Micro,Small & Medium Enterprises
“4U Sharad Samman-2019” competition to boost art based micro and small enterprises
Kolkata, 2nd August, 2019
A competition of Art-based creative micro and small enterprises is being organised by MSME Development Institute to uphold innovation and creativity in four segments, viz, bio-degradable gift items, designer khadi or handloom outfit, bio-degradable costume jewellery and green or eco-friendly bags. Ten best creative MSEs, in each category, will be awarded and given a chance to showcase their products in the upcoming Durga Puja festival and at Trade Fair to be held in Kolkata, soon after the festival. MSME-DI will provide handholding support to these identified enterprises to market and export their products as well as obtaining patents for those, said Shri AjoyBandopadhyaya, Director, MSME-DI, Kolkata in a press meet held today.
Interested participants have to apply online through the website http://www.msmedikolkata.gov.in/ and link is provided in this website and facebook page of MSME-DI, Kolkata. Any entrepreneur registered in ‘UdyogAadhaar Memorandum’  and more than 18 years of age can participate in this competition called “4U Sharod Samman-2019”. The registration of entries for the programme has already begun from 23rd July and the registration closes on 16th September. Applicants facing difficulty in uploading online registration may send message in whatsapp umber 8442884355 on weekdays from 9.30 am to 6 pm.
Last year, MSME-DI, Kolkata had worked with the terracotta artisans of West Bengal in a similar manner and trained them with technical knowledge and guidance in manufacturing and diversification of terracotta products. Shri Bandopadhyaya said, this year the focus is on art-based entrepreneurs and artisans and boosting their marketing in national and international arena as well as encourage them to be a part of cluster development scheme and other schemes of the Union Ministry of MSME. The Centre is firmly committed to give focused attention in various sub-sectors and clusters, thereby fostering their growth and prosperity as per market demand, he added.
Special Service and Features
Governor to inaugurate CBC's Yoga Day programme
On the occasion of International Yoga Day, the Central Bureau of Communication under the Ministry of Information, Broadcasting, in association with Kerala Raj Bhavan will organize Yoga Day celebrations on Wednesday . Governor Shri Arif Muhammad Khan will inaugurate the program at 9 am on Wednesday and deliver the Yoga Day message. Live yoga practice will also be conducted by Kerala National Ayush Mission under the Ministry of Ayush. Students of Christ Nagar Central School will participate in yoga practice. The theme of this year's International Day of Yoga is Yoga for Vasudhaiva Kudumbakam.
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Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
Farmer’s daughter from Rohtak takes home Gold in Judo – 63 kg category
Preeti Gulia, a trainee at SAI, Bhopal, overcomes knee injury to fulfill father's hope
When Preeti Gulia left for Bengaluru to represent Maharshi Dayanand University in the Khelo India University Games 2021, her farmer father’s only plea to her was: ‘get a gold medal this time, beta.’
So, when she defeated her nemesis Unnati Sharma of Lovely Professional University in the 63kg women’s judo final on Friday, Preeti’s joy knew no bounds. “My father asked me only of one thing. He said, go win the gold this time. It was these words that motivated me in the final.”
In the previous edition of Khelo India University Games in KIIT, Odisha, Preeti had won a bronze medal in the same category. “Only 25 days ago, I had lost to Unnati in the All India University. I had lost to her in the Junior Nationals as well. So, winning against her here at the Khelo India University Games is very special for me.”
From the jatt community in Haryana’s Rohtak district, Preeti was never subjected to the stereotypes in her community. In fact, her family has backed her talent as a judoka and have been a big source of strength in her rising career. “I have an elder sister and a younger brother, but my family has always treated me like their son, and have never restricted me from pursuing a career in judo. In fact, despite financial constraints, they ensure I have everything I need to become a better judoka and I will give it my all to make them feel proud,” she said.
Having moved to Bhopal in pursuit of exceling in the sport, Preeti emphasized the role of her coach Ajay Singh Roohil, the Head Coach at SAI, Bhopal in her improved performance. “I have been training under Ajay Singh for the last two years. While I learnt the basics from my childhood coaches back home, whatever I am able to do today is because of Ajay sir. He inspires me and motivates me to give my best and supports me completely,” she added.
This victory is sweeter for Preeti as she overcame a career-threatening injury to clinch the gold. “I injured my knee in 2017, and in 2018 I had a surgery. In senior state recently, I once again injured the same knee. But I didn’t want to miss an opportunity to do well at the KIUG 2021, so I had tied my knee really tight so I wasn't able to bend today. I really didn't care if something happened. I just wanted to win,” stated a determined Preeti.
Next, she has set her sights on winning a medal for India. "I want to be a champion in my category and I will give my best to reach that level. So far, I have only participated in one international meet that is the Commonwealth Championships. My next aim is to win a medal for India,” she signed off.
Prime Minister's Office
PM condoles the loss of lives due to bus crash near Mecca in Saudi Arabia
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has condoled the loss of lives due to a bus crash near Mecca in Saudi Arabia.
"Anguished by the news of a bus crash near Mecca in Saudi Arabia. Condolences to the families of those who lost their lives. Praying for a quick recovery of the injured", the Prime Minister said.
Ministry of Heavy Industries
Union Minister of Heavy Industries presides over Common Yoga Protocol demonstration in BHEL to mark the 16-day countdown to 8th International Day of Yoga
We must make Yoga an integral part of our lives to help prevent many common lifestyle diseases and lessen the impact of existing problems - Dr. Mahendra Nath Pandey
To mark the 16-day countdown to 8th International Day of Yoga , a Common Yoga Protocol demonstration was organised at BHEL’s Noida township today under the aegis of the Ministry of Heavy Industries . The event was aimed at creating awareness about the various dimensions of Yoga and its ability to enrich human lives.
Dr. Mahendra Nath Pandey, Union Minister of Heavy Industries presided over the event. Dr. Nalin Singhal, CMD, BHEL and Functional Directors on the board of BHEL were present on the occasion. Senior officials of MHI & BHEL, members of BHEL Ladies Welfare Association and a large number of employees and their family members from BHEL as well as from other CPSEs also participated in the event. The event was live streamed across all units and offices of BHEL and other CPSEs under MHI. Instructors from Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga guided the participants with respect to yoga asanas at the event.
Addressing the gathering, Dr. Pandey highlighted that the initiative taken by the Hon’ble Prime Minister culminated in the UN declaring 21st June as the International Day of Yoga. As a result, it is celebrated across the world with great enthusiasm. He said that Yoga, India’s gift to the world, can help prevent many common lifestyle diseases like diabetes, obesity, stress, heart disease, hypertension and lessen the impact of existing problems. The Minister said that we must make Yoga an integral part of our lives. As a step in that direction, we are organising Yoga events to ensure Yoga becomes part of our daily routine.
On the occasion of World Environment Day, Dr. Pandey exhorted all present to realise and appreciate the value of trees in maintaining the environment. As part of a commemorative plantation program, he also planted a sapling in the BHEL township.
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
India signs MoU with Republic of Korea on Mutual Recognition of Certificates of Competency of Seafarers in Busan today
The agreement will open up employment opportunities for Indian seafarers on Korean ships
Shri Nitin Gadkari holds bilateral meeting with his Korean counterpart, attends India - Korea Maritime Cooperation Forum
India signed an MoU with the Republic of Korea on Mutual Recognition of Certificates of Competency of Seafarers.This paves the way for the two governments to mutually recognize the certificates of maritime education and training, competency, endorsements and medical fitness of seafarers issued by each other. The agreement was signed by Shri Nitin Gadkari, Ministry of Shipping, Road Transport & Highways and Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation and his Korean counterpart Kim Young-choon at a ceremony in Busan today.
Speaking on the occasion Shri Gadkari said that the signing of the agreement will benefit both countries. Korea is a large ship owning nation. As of now, Korean entities own more than 500 foreign going ships, and need seafarers to work on their fleet. India has around 1,54,349 seafarers. The agreement will open up employment opportunities for Indian seafarers on Korean ships.
Shri Nitin Gadkari is on a four day visit to the Republic of Korea since yesterday. On the second day of his official visit, Shri Gadkari held bilateral meeting with the South Korean Oceans Minister Kim Young-choon. He visited Busan Port and attended India - Korea Maritime Cooperation Forum . Shri Gadkari’s visit is aimed at strengthening the bilateral cooperation between the two countries in shipping, ports, inland waterways, highways, river interlinking and infrastructure sectors.
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
Daily Toll Collection through FASTag Reaches the Level Recorded before the Second Wave of Covid19
With easing of lockdown in most states and increase in the movement of traffic on the Highways, the toll collection through FASTag is reaching the level recorded before the 2nd wave of Covid pandemic. The toll collection across the country through FASTag touched Rs. 103.54 crore with 63.09 lakh transactions on 01st July 2021. Electronic toll collection through FASTag is operational at 780 active toll plazas across the country.
Toll collection in June 2021 increased to Rs. 2,576.28 crore, which is around 21 percent higher than Rs. 2,125.16 crore collected in May 2021. With around 3.48 crore users, FASTag penetration across the country is at around 96 percent and many toll plazas having 99% penetration. As per an estimate, FASTag will save around 20,000 crore rupees per year on fuel, that will save precious foreign exchange and help the environment as well.
The constant growth and adoption of FASTag by the highway users has reduced the waiting time at NH Fee Plazas significantly.
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
DEVELOPMENT OF NEW PORTS IN THE COUNTRY
The Government of India has accorded in-principle approval for development of Major Port at Vadhavan in Maharashtra by a Special Purpose Vehicle  incorporated under Companies Act, 2013 with Jawaharlal Nehru Port as lead partner. Non-Major Port is under the jurisdiction of concerned State Governments/Maritime Boards.
Vadhavan Port will be developed without any budgetary support from Government of India. However, the total estimated project cost including GST, preliminary pre-operative expenses, contingencies, working capital and Interest During Construction  is work out to be Rs. 65,544.54 crores. Internal Rate of Return  is expected to be 16.90% approximately.
This information was given by Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Shri Sarbananda Sonowal in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.